OTTAWA — Toronto Maple Leafs captain John Tavares isn’t the only hockey star taking a shot at the taxman. Former Leafs Patrick Marleau and Jacob Muzzin are also facing off in court against the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) over tax bills worth millions.

In separate appeals filed to the Tax Court of Canada in recent months, Marleau and Muzzin argue roughly the same thing: that their multimillion-dollar signing bonuses with the Leafs should be taxed at only 15 per cent and not at the top income tax bracket (over 50 per cent).

Toronto Maple Leafs captain John Tavares isn’t the only hockey star taking a shot at the taxman.{ai:summary}<p>Toronto Maple Leafs captain John Tavares, along with former players Patrick Marleau and Jacob Muzzin, is contesting tax bills from the Canada Revenue Agency. They argue that their signing bonuses should be taxed at a lower rate of 15% instead of the top income tax rate exceeding 50%. </p><p>The players have filed separate appeals to the Tax Court of Canada, seeking to reduce their tax liabilities on these multimillion-dollar bonuses. #economy</p>

Former Leafs Patrick Marleau, Jake Muzzin join Tavares in fight with CRA over millions in taxes

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